SERMON | Mark 16, by Johnny Kurcina
& GOD IN LIFE | God’s Love in the Midst of Cancer, by Brian Berry
[Scroll to Minute 19 to hear Brian Berry’s message]
This week, we learn how to lead a generous life by looking at the examples of the first churches. Johnny talks about the modern day problem of greed, the traditions of giving in ancient Israel and the early church, and compares those traditions with our giving practices today.
Matthew 28 and 2 Corinthians 4-5
Faithful Christianity or honest Atheism are the two worldview systems with the most complete philosophical consistency and intellectual integrity. Atheism says we are here by chance and life is meaningless. Christianity claims there is a creator and a savior in the person of Jesus–and it all hinges on the physical resurrection of Jesus on that first Easter morning. Is it plausible that Jesus rose from the dead? And if he did what difference does it make? The resurrection of Jesus offers us: 1) an identity that is not performance based, 2) a joy that is not fleeting, and 3) the courage to face anything (suffering, injustice, and death).
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 & 9:6-15
Paul calls on the wealthy Corinthian church to give generously to the poor in Jerusalem. Their motivation? The Gospel! Guilt and Self-Discipline have limits, only the cross of Christ can unleash money’s grip on our lives and allow us to live in the freedom God intends.
Sermon includes God in Life interview. A Story of Poverty & Wealth featuring Susan Gates, author of Days of Slaughter, giving insights into the housing collapse of 2008.
2 Corinthians 5
The Solution
*The message failed to record through the system properly, so sound quality is poor for this recording.
Ephesians 4:17-32
– Johnny Kurcina
– November 1, 2015 (CCV Anniversary)
– Sermon Series | Ephesians
Ephesians 3:14-21
– Johnny Kurcina
– October 18, 2015
– Sermon Series | Ephesians
Suffering
– Job 1:13-22 & 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
– Johnny Kurcina
– July 26, 2015
– Sermon Series | Questioning Christianity
SERMON | Mark 16, by Johnny Kurcina
& GOD IN LIFE | God’s Love in the Midst of Cancer, by Brian Berry
[Scroll to Minute 19 to hear Brian Berry’s message]